ANKAAA Resource and Development Officer, Guy Hancock assisted Jilamara Arts and Craft staff, artists and Elders with the video recording of traditional songs in Tiwi language.

Eleven songs were recorded, sung by Rachel Puruntatameri, Doriana Bush, Mary Elizabeth Moreen and Pedro Wonaeamirri. Later in the day, children from the primary school practiced the dances for each song under guidance from the Elders and Jilamara arts worker, Jimmy Mungatopi.

The video recordings will be edited at the ANKAAA office and returned to Jilamara as a dvd movie for the community to utilise and enjoy. Copies will be archived at the Muluwurri Museum and Milikapiti school for safe keeping.

ANKAAA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia & recognises their continuing connection to land, waters & community. We pay our respects to them & their cultures; & to elders both past & present.